My tourism guide in

region 11, 12 and

13
An extensive research on all about
region 11, 12 and 13 by Justin Benedict
de Guzman
FIRST STOP: REGION 11
Region 11’s capital
 Tagum City (Capital)
 The palm city of the Philippines and the music capital of
Mindanao
 Tagum City, the capital of the province of Davao del Norte
was officially created into a component city on March 7,
1998. Situated 55 kilometers north of Davao City it is one
of the fastest growing cities in Region XI. It has a total
land area og 19,580 hectares. In a study conducted by the
Asian Institute of Management Tagum was ranked among
the 20 most viable component cities to do business in the
country.
 The City of Tagum with its available supply of raw materials,
competitive human resources, continuing infrastructure
development and efficient local governance offers vast
investment opportunities.  The city being identified as the
sub-regional center of the Davao Integrated Development
Program (DIDP) Master Plan welcomes domestic and
export trading and manufacturing activities outlined in its
priority areas of investment.
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From top: New City Hall of Tagum, Christ
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The King Cathedral, 

Tagum City National High School, Tagum
City skyline, Palm trees along the
National Highway
Tagum city’s products
 Tagum City, from being a purely agricultural
city so…
 Tagum city has infiltrate the export industry
with goods such as wood chips, veneer
plywood, and wood lumber; however, fresh
bananas remain as the chief export product
of banana plantations in the city.
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The city is strategically located at the
northern part of southern Mindanao
where it lies in the intersection of three
(3) major road network system namely:
the Phil-Japan Friendship Highway, the
Davao-Mati, Davao-Agusan road and soon
to finish the Davao-Bukidnon road that
connects the city to other major
destinations in the region and in the
entire Mindanao. With this, the city
serves as a vital economic crossroad not
only for the province, but for the entire 
Davao Region as well, linking Davao City
 to the northern city of Butuan (in Agusan
del Norte), to Mati (in Davao Oriental)
and the Surigao provinces.
Region 11’s municipalities
 Asuncion (Saug)
 Braulio E. Dujali
 Carmen
 Kapalong
 New Corella
 Panabo City
 Samal Island Garden City
 Santo Tomas
 Talaingod
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Tourist attractions and festivals to
take note of ^^
 Musikahan sa tagum (February 21 to 27)
 Araw ng Tagum (March 7)
 Summer Sports Festival (May 15-21)
 Durian Festival (July 18-August 17)
 Binuhat Festival (July 20-26)
 Kaimonan Festival (October 10)
 Pakaradjan Festival (Oct 29-Nov2)
 Indayog sa Tagum Dance Congress Festival
 Halal Food Festival
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Region 11’s provinces
 Compostela Valley  11 municipalities
 Davao del Norte  10 municipalities
 Davao del sur  16 municipalities
 Davao oriental  9 municipalities

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provinces 
Number of municipalities
SECOND STOP:
REGION12
Region 12’s capital
 Koronadal City
 "The City of Peace in Mindanao" with no
reported bombings since 2000
 Korona (crown) exactly fits the name of a city
which came to be known as Koronadal. City
of Koronadal is a sprawling community at
the foothills of the surroundings Roxas and
Quezon mountain ranges that gives a perfect
illusion of a crown jewel set at the bed of a
landlocked crater.
City hall of koronadal city
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The products of region 12
 wood chips
 veneer plywood
 wood lumber
 fresh bananas
 Handy crafts
 Pottery
 Etc…
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Map of region 12

Map of region 12
Region 12’s municipalities
 Banga
 General Santos City
 Lake Sebu
 Norala
 Polomolok
 Santo Nino
 Surallah
 Tampakan
 Tantangan
 T'boli
 Tupi
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Festivals and attractions in region
12
 Historical:
 A. Takumi Butai Memorial Shrine
      A monument in honor of Takumi Butai and
Japanese soldiers who died here during the
Second world War. Takumi was the Provincial
Commander of the Japanese forces assigned in
Cotabato City. Before he died, he requested
that some of his ashes be buried in Cotabato
City. This shrine was put up by the Lion's Club of
Kyoto, Japan in cooperation with the City
Government of Cotabato.
 B. Tamontaka Church
      Built in 1872 of Spanish architecture and
design. It is the oldest church in the city , a
relic of the living past.
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natural
 A. PC Hill
      A stone fort towering over the city with a
height of 90 feet., now houses the Cotabato
City Internal Defense Command. This is
Cotabato City's famous landmark, this
historic hill served as a watch tower for the
natives in their defense drive to detect and
repel assaults by enemies. From this hill,
one can have a panoramic view of the city
and the Rio Grande de Mindanao.
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 B. Kutang Bato Caves
      The only cave in the country that is right in the heart of the
city. Its various entrances, all within traffic a rarity that can only
be had in the "Heart of Mindanao". These caves were also the
source of the city's present name for "KUTA" means FORT and
"WATO" means STONE hence the name "Fort of Stone" which later
on became Cotabato. Its walls of white, beige and brownish
shade glitters in the dark and echoes a colorful past dating back
to the days when no foreign foot yet trampled upon its land. The
caves had given sanctuary to the natives when the Spaniards
tried to convert them into the Castillan Faith and has served the
purpose when the Filipino guerillas fought the invading force of
the Japanese Imperial Army during the Second World War.
     When the Japanese firepower proved superior to that of the
natives, the caves were then used as an armory and even as a
garrison. Within it confines, tortured and oppressed souls that
thirst for freedom and democracy echoed their faint moans and
cries that were buried in its bossom, muted for over half a
century. there are four entrances, the Provincial Capitol Cave,
Bagua Cave, Caverna Español and the Kuweba ni Satur.
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 C. Rio Grande de Mindanao
      The second largest river in the Philippines and
the longest in Mindanao crisscrossing with its
tributary the city's vast area. Estimated to be
182 kilometers long and 96 meters wide. Water
Sports and boat racing are the popular
attractions of the river, usually held to coincide
with the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival and the
Feast of Peñafrancia.
 D. Timako Hill
      The hill overlooks the Illana Bay and graced by
the beach resorts of Linik, Kushiong and Tapian
Point. A good resort considering its blue water
and sandy white beach. Ideal for camping,
boating, swimming and fishing.
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Man made
 A. Cotabato City Hall     A century old structure which houses
almost all of the city government offices. It showcases a unique
and antique architectural design depicting the Muslim Art.
 B. Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
      A replica of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in France. The
compound is equipped with ideal retreat house for recollection
and seminars, a mini zoo and a children's park.
 C. Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Compound
      Houses the Office of ARMM Regional Governor, Regional
Legislative Assembly, Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Center, the
Regional Museum and almost all Regional Offices of Region XII
and ARMM. The buildings in the compound showcase unique
blend of modern and Muslim architecture.
 D. Herbal Processing Plant
      The first Herbal Processing Plant in the Philippines, inaugurated
by former President Corazon C. Aquino in 1988. It processes
herbal medicines like lagundi, sambong and tsaang gubat.
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Province of region 12
 Cotabato  Kidapawan city
 Saranggani  Alabel
 SOUTH COTABATO  Koronadal city
 Sultan kudarat  Isulan
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provinces 
capitals
Last but not the
least region 13
Region 13’ capital
 butuan city
 As early as the 10th century, people from Butuan
had already established trading relations with
the Kingdom of Champa (now southernVietnam)
and Srivijaya empire of Java.
 By the 11th century, Butuan was the center of
trade and commerce in the Philippines. The
evidence to prove this fact is the discovery of 9
balangays (the Butuan Boat) and other
archaeological find in the vicinities of Butuan
City, particularly in Ambangan, Libertad near
the old El Rio de Butuan and Masao River.
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Butuan city hall

Butuan city hall

Region 13’s products
 “PALAGSING” is a local delicacy popularly made in
Banza, one of the old poblacion of Butuan City.
Butuan City is located in Northeastern Mindanao,
bounded by Agusan del Norte to the south, west and
north, Agusan del Sur to the east and Butuan Bay to
the northwest. The popularity of making delicious
“Palagsing” in Banza is attributed to the abundance
of Nipa or Asiatic palm tree (Nipa fruticans) where
“Unaw”(nipa starch) is harvested from the Palm
Tree. Another popular ingredient is young coconut
meat taken from coconut trees. The mixture of
“unaw”, young coconut , and brown sugar make
“palagsing” moist and chewy. They are delicately
wrapped by banana leaves and are boiled for 30
minutes to create the soft consistency of
“palagsing”.
Map of region 13

Map of region 13
Region 13’s municipalities
agusan del norte
 Buenavista
 Butuan City (Capital)
 Cabadbaran
 Carmen
 Jabonga
 Kitcharao
 Las Nieves
 Magallanes
 Nasipit
 Remedios
 T. Romualdez
 Santiago
 Tubay
Region 13’s municipalities
agusan del sur
 Bayugan
 Bunawan
 Esperanza
 La PazLoreto
 Prosperidad (Capital)
 Rosario
 San Francisco
 San Luis
 Santa Josefa
 Sibagat
 Talacogon
 Trento
 Veruela
 Region 13’s municipalities
surigao del Norte
 Alegria
 Bacuag
 Basilisa (Rizal)
 Burgos
 Cagdianao
 Claver
 Dapa
 Del Carmen
 Dinagat
 General Luna
 Gigaquit
 Libjo (Albor)
 Loreto
 Mainit
 Malimono
 Pilar
 Placer
 San Benito
 San Francisco (Anao-Aon)
 San Isidro
 San JoseSanta
 Monica
 Sison
 Socorro
 Surigao City (Capital)
 Tagana-An
 TubajonTubod
Region 13’s municipalities
surigao del sur
 Barobo
 Bayabas
 Bislig City
 Cagwait
 Cantilan
 Carmen
 Carrascal
 Cortes
 Hinatuan
 Lanuza
 Lianga
 Lingig
 Madrid
 Marihatag
 San Agustin
 San Miguel
 Tagbina
 Tago
 Tandag
Tourist attractions of region 13 ^^
 Agusan river
 Balangay Shrine museum
 Butuan regional museum
 Mount Mayapay
festivals
 The Kahimunan Festival is celebrated every third Sunday of
January in celebration of the city patron Sr. Sto. Niño.
This celebration is the version of the Sinulog festival of 
Cebu City. Kahimunan is a Lumad term which means
"gathering".
 Cultural festival/tourism consciousness week is a long
celebration that lasts from the last week of July up to
August 2 in celebration of the Charter Day of Butuan.
 Abayan Festival is part cultural festival in celebration of St.
Anne patroness of Agusan River celebrated every last
Sunday of July.
 Adlaw Hong Butuan is the charter day celebration of Butuan,
which includes a thanksgiving mass, motorcade, palagsing
festival, street party recognitions of outstanding
Butuanons and city government employees night.
 Butuan celebrates its annual fiesta for the celebration of
city patron St. Joseph every May 19 of the year. Many
events will be seen such as summer league basketball
championship game, thanksgiving mass, and more.
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Region 13’s provinces
 Agusan del norte  12 towns
 Agusan del sur  14 towns
 Surigao del norte  28 towns
 Surigao del sur  19 towns
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